How did Modern Iran become a bastion of Shia Islam?
Iran’s journey to becoming a bastion of Shia Islam is deeply intertwined with the rise of the Safavid dynasty in the early 16th century. The Safavids’ concerted efforts to institutionalize...
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Muslim Conquest of Persia: History and Major Facts
The Muslim Conquest of Persia, also known as the Arab Conquest of Iran, was a transformative series of military campaigns conducted by the Rashidun Caliphate between 632 and 654 CE....
